The Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge sponsors a program of education and community service that includes: the teaching of the Great Highland Bagpipes, Scottish Drums, Scottish Country Dancing, and Highland Broadsword Fighting, a Cultural Study Group, a Newsletter, participation at area festivals and Highland Games, assistance with Kirkings of the Tartan at a number of area churches, as well as informative presentations at libraries, schools, and elsewhere in the community. The Society is divided into sections, each with its own focus and mission. These sections all work together for the Society's overall mission to promote and preserve Scottish culture. In addition to the regular meetings of individual sections, the Society puts on various events throughout the year including: a Burns Night Supper, St. Andrew's Spring Tea, Ice Cream Ceilidh, Annual General Meeting, and a St. Andrew Dinner. Other events are organized from time to time as well, such as: Tartan Balls, Highland Mini-Games and Festival, Christmas and Hogmany Parties and Ceilidhs. We are proud of our work and participation in the community of Baton Rouge and the Gulf South. We invite you to join us! With such a wide range of variety of activities, the Caledonian Society is a perfect fit for the whole family. And while our Society was founded and exists to promote Scottish culture, many of our members are not of Scottish descent--they just love Scotland's culture! We welcome any and all into our ranks who want to join us in our mission.
If you wish to join the Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge or if you would like to receive additional information, please email or call Membership Committee Chairman Ricks Bowles at (225) 772-1775 or theoldcoach@att.net. To download a copy of the MEMBERSHIP FORM in PDF format
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Sections of the Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge:
The Baton Rouge Caledonian Pipes and Drums:
Offers free lessons in Highland Bagpipes and Scottish drums; Fields a marching band for Parades, Veterans' and First-Responder Events, Memorial Services, Competitions, Community and Private Events, as well as Highland Games.
The Baton Rouge Scottish Country Dancers:
Offers lessons in Scottish Country Dance and performs for community events.
The Caledonian Broadsword Academy of Baton Rouge:
Offers lessons in Highland Broadsword Fencing and Singlestick, performs demonstrations for the public, and participates in The Broadsword League: and international year-long competition of Highland Broadsword practicioners.
The Scottish Cultural Study Group (The Scottish Coterie):
Holds monthly meetings to learn and discuss on different topics of Scottish interest--Led by a different presenter each meeting.
The Caledonian Newsletter:
A quarterly online newsletter that informs Caledonian Society members of upcoming events, reprises events members might have missed, and delivers member-written articles on different topics of Scottish interest.
Membership Information
Dues are $20 for single memberships, $30 for family memberships, and $15 for Full-time Students.
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The Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization
dedicated to promoting and preserving Scottish culture in and around the Gulf South.